linking text file C++

[Q-bel]

I have a program that reads some numbers from a table, problem is when its compiled and you run it u need to have not only the executable but also the text in the same folder in order for it to work. I was wondering if there was a way to link the text into the executable. All in one package so that you would only need one file instead of two (exe and txt)

[cgkanchi]

Why not just store the text as a variable? It is plain text isn't it? You can use the STL string class to do this. Just google STL string.
Cheers,
cgkanchi

[Q-bel]

Thats a very good idea. Thanx for your input. BYEEEEEEE

[Q-bel]

Now that I started thinking about linking files into programs, is there a way to link programs I coded into already exixting software??? For example I write a program that everytime u open some specific software runs, or viceversa, when I run my program the other software also runs.

[cgkanchi]

To call external commands, you can use the system() function. Remember to include the stdlib.h file first, though. For example:

Note: the commented lines show the ISO standard C++ equivalents (in case you need it for class)

#include <stdlib.h>  //#include <cstdlib>
#include <iostream.h> //#include <iostream>
//using namespace std;

int main(int argc, char *argv[] )
{
    if(argc!=2)
        cout<<"Syntax: run <command>";
    else
        system(argv[2]);

    return 0;
}

Save this program as run.cpp. Compile and run the program using the command "run notepad". If you're in Windows this should show you a notepad window.

Cheers,
cgkanchi

[Q-bel]

#include <stdlib.h> //#include <cstdlib>
#include <iostream.h> //#include <iostream>
//using namespace std;

int main(int argc, char *argv[] )
{
if(argc!=2)
cout<<"Syntax: run <command>";
else
system(argv[2]);

return 0;
}
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Thanx for the help, If im not mistaken ure sending here a command when u run it so what this will do is activate whatever program is put as the second parameter when running the program (argv[2]).


So basically I can also use the system commands to open up other programs while my code runs for example
-------------------------------------------------
int main(int argc, char *argv[] )
{
if(argc!=2)
cout<<"Syntax: run <command>";
else
system(argv[2]);
system(iexplorer.exe); // this would make IE open up when it runs??
return 0;
}


IE will open as long as it is on the same directory as the executable????

[Fasheezy]

why would you want to run ie?

[Tim_axe]

Q-bel - in your case it wouldn't run, or even compile. First, put "iexplorer.exe" inside of quotes. Second, at least on Windows 2K, iexplorer isn't a program in the path anywhere. Although "explorer" works fine.

BTW, they don't need to be in the same DIR at least for the MS-DOS commands or programs inside of the WinNT/System32 folder since those are all inside of the PATH variable and thus you don't need to type in the folder path - only program name.


...You could even just have your program be a simpler:

#include <stdlib.h>
#include <iostream.h>
using namespace std;

int main(void)
{
  system("explorer");
  return 0;
} 

But if just want to run programs, the far simpler approach is to make a short-cut to your desktop.


Fasheezy - I've used similar code to start up multiple instances of Internet Explorer, except I used a *.BAT file. It was pretty simple... Maybe Q-bel wants to do the same thing.

explorer http://website_1
explorer http://website_2
explorer http://website_3
explorer http://website_4

[Q-bel]

Thanx for clearing that up about the directories, about opening up explorer that was just an example. Its just that im working on a research with a teacher I took a materials class with and I have to develop a software.Thing is, I wanted to open up (or maybe link so it would be only one executable) a simple program I developed in VB (just for the looks) from my more extensive C++ code (my strong area so its easier to do the hard parts with it). Thanx for the help guys

[Fasheezy]

tim_axe: thank you! i just learned something new i never new that inbedded function existed in this langauge. i thank you